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Xtra Time Web Desk: David Warner's recent ad with SS Rajamouli for Cred sounds like a riot! It's fantastic to see how Warner embraced the persona from Rajamouli's Bahubali, adding his own twist to make it a viral sensation. His genuine love for Indian movies shines through in his social media activities and now, in this ad, further solidifying his connection with Indian fans.

Cred's innovative approach to advertising, involving notable personalities like Rahul Dravid, Ravi Shastri, and Venkatesh Prasad in the past, has consistently captivated audiences. Warner's negotiation tactic in the ad, leveraging his role in Rajamouli's film for discounted tickets, added an extra layer of humor and anticipation to the storyline.

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The overwhelming praise from fans and cricketing personalities, including Aakash Chopra's hilarious suggestion of granting Warner Indian citizenship, underscores the impact of the ad. Warner's integration into Indian pop culture, from dancing to playback songs to adopting celebrations from Telugu films like Pushpa, has endeared him even more to Indian cricket enthusiasts.

It's clear that Warner's charm and willingness to embrace Indian culture have resonated deeply with fans, making him not just a cricketing star but also a cultural icon in India.

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Indian cricket fans are no stranger to Warner's connection to Indian pop-culture, which has even seen the Australia batter dance to popular playback songs for his social media posts. Warner even has a trademark celebration which is inspired from the popular Telugu film, Pushpa.

Apart from his antics, Warner's phenomenal batting performance throughout his IPL career has also been a major reason behind his increasing popularity in India. The 37-year-old is the only overseas batter who is amongst the top-3 highest run scorers throughout the history of the tournament. The batter is one of the most dependable batting options in his current franchise, DC, which will also see him be in focus for their upcoming clash in IPL 2024 against LSG on April 14.